Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks player Katel Marte works out at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Friday, March 2, 2018. Tom Tingle/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks player Katel Marte works out at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Friday, March 2, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks player Katel Marte works out at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Friday, March 2, 2018. Tom Tingle/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks player Katel Marte works out at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Friday, March 2, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) tosses the ball to second base during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) tosses the ball to second base during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) tosses the ball to shortstop Ketel Marte (4) during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Brandon Drury (27) tosses the ball to shortstop Ketel Marte (4) during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Daniel Descalso (3) tosses the ball to second base during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Daniel Descalso (3) tosses the ball to second base during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Chris Owings (16) tosses the ball to second base during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Chris Owings (16) tosses the ball to second base during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (center) talks with quality control coach Robby Hammock (left) and third baseman Jake Lamb (22) during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (center) talks with quality control coach Robby Hammock (left) and third baseman Jake Lamb (22) during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Ildemaro Vargas (15) tosses a ball during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Ildemaro Vargas (15) tosses a ball during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks fielding drills during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks fielding drills during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) laughs while running off the field during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) laughs while running off the field during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) looks at a paper during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) looks at a paper during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall (left) talks with managing general partner Ken Kendrick during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall (left) talks with managing general partner Ken Kendrick during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen looks around during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen looks around during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen (center) talks with managing general partner Ken Kendrick (left) and President & CEO Derrick Hall during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen (center) talks with managing general partner Ken Kendrick (left) and President & CEO Derrick Hall during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) waits to bat during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) waits to bat during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt signs autographs for fans during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt signs autographs for fans during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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"Bleacher creatures" of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are carried around by Courtney Barbour on her wheelchair during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

"Bleacher creatures" of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are carried around by Courtney Barbour on her wheelchair during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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"Bleacher creatures" of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are carried around by Courtney Barbour on her wheelchair during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

"Bleacher creatures" of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are carried around by Courtney Barbour on her wheelchair during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) signs autographs for fans after the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) signs autographs for fans after the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Yasmany Tomas (24) throws a ball during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Yasmany Tomas (24) throws a ball during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (22) blows a bubble during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (22) blows a bubble during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb stretches during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb stretches during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (22) blows a bubble while performing a drill during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (22) blows a bubble while performing a drill during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (left), shortstop Nick Ahmed (center) and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) perform drills during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (left), shortstop Nick Ahmed (center) and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) perform drills during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Kris Negron (45) throws during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Kris Negron (45) throws during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte fields a ball while shortstop Nick Ahmed watches during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte fields a ball while shortstop Nick Ahmed watches during the first day of full-squad spring training workouts at Salt River Fields February 19, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley (25) walks out for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley (25) walks out for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (26) throws a medicine ball during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (26) throws a medicine ball during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Anthony Banda (50) throws against a wallduring the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Anthony Banda (50) throws against a wallduring the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Herrmann (10) walks out for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Herrmann (10) walks out for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila (5) warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila (5) warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano (66) walks out for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano (66) walks out for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitchers T.J. McFarland (left) and Brad Boxberger get ready for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitchers T.J. McFarland (left) and Brad Boxberger get ready for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (left) warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (left) warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley (25) warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley (25) warms up during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitchers Archie Bradley (left) and Andrew Chafin laugh during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitchers Archie Bradley (left) and Andrew Chafin laugh during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Fans watch Arizona Diamondbacks players during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Fans watch Arizona Diamondbacks players during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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Fans watch Arizona Diamondbacks players during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018. Michael Chow/The Republic

Diamondbacks at spring-training practice

Fans watch Arizona Diamondbacks players during the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Salt River Fields on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation February 14, 2018.
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The Diamondbacks’ long-shot hopes at re-signing slugger J.D. Martinez were extinguished on Monday afternoon, but they already had a deal in place to land another outfielder with a completely different, yet still useful, skillset.

Only hours after the Diamondbacks learned Martinez had agreed to terms on a nine-figure deal with the Boston Red Sox, reports surfaced that they had a two-year, $7.5 million agreement in place with free-agent outfielder Jarrod Dyson.

Dyson, 33, gives the Diamondbacks a strong defender at all three outfield positions; a capable option against right-handed pitching; and a player who can provide value as a baserunner and basestealer. Moreover, the Diamondbacks value his leadership skills and postseason experience, and envision him being a positive influence in their clubhouse.

The Martinez-Red Sox union was one most had expected all offseason long. The Red Sox were in need of a power bat. Martinez was the best one available on the market. And though Martinez loved his short time in Arizona, the Diamondbacks are not believed to have been willing to approach the reported five-year, $110-million deal Martinez secured from the Red Sox.

The timing of the news made it seem as if the Dyson deal was a reaction to losing out on Martinez – the reports broke about an hour and a half apart – but sources say that wasn’t the case; the Diamondbacks and Dyson agreed to terms late last week and the sides were waiting to finalize the deal before announcing it.

After he was acquired in mid-July in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, Martinez proceeded to turn in one of the better performances by a midseason acquisition in recent memory, slamming 29 home runs in just 62 games. He played a big part in the Diamondbacks’ push for a wild-card spot.

J.D. Martinez's post-trade performance with the Diamondbacks likely priced him out of a potential return to Arizona(Photo: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

It was a performance that might have priced him out of a potential return, and the Diamondbacks were viewed throughout the offseason as long-shots to bring him back.

A number of factors likely came into play: right-hander Zack Greinke’s huge contract; the potential for another pricey deal with Paul Goldschmidt’s free agency looming; the rising cost of other players on the roster; and, of course, the financial reality facing the Diamondbacks, a club that tends to reside near the bottom-third of major league teams in payroll.

That said, a team source said the Diamondbacks were “very competitive” in their offer, which was said to be creatively structured, including one or more out clauses. Martinez’s pact with the Red Sox includes player opt-outs after the second and third years of the deal, according to reports.

Dyson spent last season with the Seattle Mariners after playing the first seven years of his career with the Kansas City Royals, with whom he won a World Series in 2015. Rated as one of the fastest players in baseball, Dyson isn’t likely to provide much thump at the plate but does have a solid track record of reaching base against right-handed pitching.

He’s also regarded as a strong defensive outfielder. Since the start of 2012, Dyson ranks fourth among major league outfielders in Ultimate Zone Rating (per 150 games) and ninth in defensive runs saved.

Dyson also gives the Diamondbacks some insurance in center field should A.J. Pollock depart as a free agent at the end of the season.